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Anthony Trollope's story of one man's obsessive self-deception pitted against against the enduring power of his wife's love, He Knew He Was Right is edited with an introduction by Frank Kermode in Penguin Classics.

Widely regarded as one of Trollope's most successful later novels, He Knew He Was Right is a study of marriage and of sexual relationships cast against a background of agitation for women's rights.

When Louis Trevelyan was twenty-four years old, he had all the world before him where to choose; and, among other things, he chose to go to the Mandarin Islands, and there fell in love with Emily Rowley, the daughter of Sir Marmaduke, the governor. Sir Marmaduke Rowley, at this... Read Full Overview

When Louis Trevelyan was twenty-four years old, he had all the world before him where to choose; and, among other things, he chose to go to the Mandarin Islands, and there fell in love with Emily Rowley, the daughter of Sir Marmaduke, the governor. Sir Marmaduke Rowley, at this... Read Full Overview

Unique Elements Historical Context Detailed 19th Century Historical Analysis About He Knew He Was Right He Knew He Was Right by British author Anthony Trollope is a work of literary fiction first published in the UK in 1869. ' A gentleman over fifty, popular in London, with a... Read Full Overview

Throughout this interesting and informative book, Williamson shows the difference between suffering hardships and suffering the infringement of one's rights. She says that every truly consecrated Christian must be willing to give up the right to the normal comforts of life, to... Read Full Overview

This novel is published under the auspices of the Trollope Society.

When Louis Trevelyan was twenty-four years old, he had all the world before him where to choose; and, among other things, he chose to go to the Mandarin Islands, and there fell in love with Emily Rowley, the daughter of Sir Marmaduke, the governor. Sir Marmaduke Rowley, at this... Read Full Overview

Anthony Trollope's "He Knew He Was Right" explores the complexities of marriage and the corrosive power of unfounded jealousy during the Victorian era. This meticulously prepared edition revives a classic domestic drama centered on a husband's unwavering conviction and its... Read Full Overview

Anthony Trollope's "He Knew He Was Right" explores the complexities of marriage and the corrosive power of unfounded jealousy during the Victorian era. This meticulously prepared edition revives a classic domestic drama centered on a husband's unwavering conviction and its... Read Full Overview

When Louis Trevelyan was twenty-four years old, he had all the world before him where to choose; and, among other things, he chose to go to the Mandarin Islands, and there fell in love with Emily Rowley, the daughter of Sir Marmaduke, the governor. Sir Marmaduke Rowley, at this... Read Full Overview

When Louis Trevelyan was twenty-four years old, he had all the world before him where to choose; and, among other things, he chose to go to the Mandarin Islands, and there fell in love with Emily Rowley, the daughter of Sir Marmaduke, the governor. Sir Marmaduke Rowley, at this... Read Full Overview

In "He Knew He Was Right," Anthony Trollope delves into the complexities of marital relationships and the themes of obsession and authority. Set against the backdrop of Victorian society, Trollope's narrative weaves a rich tapestry of character-driven drama, exploring the disintegration... Read Full Overview

In "He Knew He Was Right," Anthony Trollope crafts a masterful narrative exploring themes of obsession, authority, and the fragility of domestic happiness. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Victorian England, the novel intertwines the lives of several characters, primarily... Read Full Overview

A wealthy young English gentleman, Louis Trevelyan, visits the fictional Mandarin Islands, a distant British possession, and becomes smitten with Emily Rowley, the eldest daughter of the governor, Sir Marmaduke Rowley. The Rowleys accompany Trevelyan to London, where he marries... Read Full Overview